February 28, 2008

You'll probably heard of the DFU mode while trying to downgrade firmware version 1.1.3 and above. DFU means Device Firmware Update, hence it's a mode where the iPod Touch device will be made to force restore into whatever versions it's given with.

You will only do this if you can't downgrade/upgrade for some unexpected reason (using the Shift-Restore in iTunes).

Performing the DFU mode is somewhat tricky, and it requires patience and swiftness, because timings are essential. You cannot afford to miss a second or two, which will bring it to the Recovery Mode.

I realise, if you're early by 1 or 2 seconds, it'll make A LOT OF DIFFERENCE. I suggest waiting 1 or 2 seconds a little later for better results (I have done this umpteen times already).

In my opinion, DFU mode is like an interrupted Recovery Mode. Since the iPod Touch won't respond, it's like "spoilt" and "empty" hence it can be restored into any other firmwares effeciently.

If you managed to get your iPod Touch in "off" state (meaning, the screen is blank as though it's off), and Windows recognises it/iTunes recognises it, remove the USB cable (do not turn on the iPod!) and reconnect it back. Then try to downgrade via iTunes.

DFU Mode (Windows/Mac Compatible method)

Before you begin, turn on your iPod Touch (make sure it won't auto lock, to prevent mistakes), and connect it to iTunes. Once iTunes shows your device, perform the following steps:

Step 1: Hold down the “Home” button

Step 2: Hold down the “Standby” button

Step 3: When it says “slide to turn off”, ignore it. It should restart with a blank screen. Look at iTunes, and your device should be removed. Now lift the Standby button, while still holding onto the Home button.

Step 4: Keep holding the Home button until the iPod reconnects on iTunes. When the device shows up in iTunes, that’s when you’ll need to lift up your button. If you wait any longer, it will go into Recovery Mode, and that’s not what you want. Your iPod should be blank.

Most people used the DFU mode if they want to downgrade, but that's during the 1.1.4 and below era. I have not personally tried DFU on version 2.x.x to downgrade though, I guess Apple has placed some restrictions to prevent downgradings again.

I switched my iPod Touch (1st gen) to DFU mode in order to jailbreak, but the process stalled. My iPod now won't come on. I assume it's still in DFU mode. How can I get it back on? I don't care if I have to lose all data on it.iTunes or my Mac won't detect it when I connect it. Please help me.Please email me at dlmahtani7@yahoo.com.sg

UPDATE: The Iphone dev team have jailbroken the ipod touch 2g.they have not released it as they are making it user friendly.but they've done it.BTW I think this should be front page but that's just my opinion becuz 1000's have been waiting for this.P.S: the program is called redsnowLike there yellowsnow for iPhone

To Yusry:Sorry If That Link Doesnt Work But If It Does Could You Do A Big Massive Favour And Send Me The Files As A Zip Cuz For Some reason It Says Corruptedcooljackthe1@gmail.comthis is mainly for yusry but if any 1 else can plz do

Cancel The Mediafire 1Heres A Even Easyer 1 for ipod touch 2g (not made by me)Still tethered but its a gui (unofficial 1 though)have not tested as i jailbroke my ipod using another way but ill run it to test if workingp.s if this link stops working leave a message @ cooljackthe1@gmail.com or here on this page and i will upload again

Yep I tested that jb method and it works!Also if you are stuck in dfu mode skip to step 5P.S new version out which also includes installer and cydia get it at www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138578Will post updates on Jailbreak soonCome on iPhone Dev

Hello Yusry. So I was jailbreaking my 2nd gen ipod touch with the GUI Version of the RedSn0w. I got through it all the way to the fourth step. But on the fifth step my ipod stopped turning on. Ive tried putting it into dfu mode thousands of times and it hasnt work. Got any ideas?

In that case you have a problem ,it's off isnt it or is it in dry but you don't knowAnyway try leaving it alone for a while untill the battery goes unless it is off in which case send it back to apple for replacementP.S if they ask you why it has strange firmware then say it's second hand

Semi Thethered Jailbreak ReleasedWill post files and links to videos when I get to my pc

Searched the Internet and solved it hopefully1.Try Holding Power And Home For 10-12 secondsThen hold home for 8 make sure it's 8 and must be in of to do it2.If on windows go into device manager and try to force the drivers to workP.S untested

Hi,in Cydia i installed mobilepatch. On the site where i followed the instructions said that i should reboot my device. I hold down the power and home button, and then it went black. Now i cant turn it on anymore and my computer dont recognize my device and iTunes either.I dont know what to do! please help

Hi,in Cydia i installed mobilepatch. On the site where i followed the instructions said that i should reboot my device. I hold down the power and home button, and then it went black. Now i cant turn it on anymore and my computer dont recognize my device and iTunes either.I dont know what to do! please help

Alright dude, Got a ipod touch 2g, worked fine for 5 months. Yesterday when i connected it to itunes, it deleted all my songs and video on the ipod. When I tried to reinstall the music it wouldn't do it. Today I couldn't turn it on, tried putting it in the DFU mode and tried restoring it. I have reinstalled itunes, rebooted several times. itunes will recognize and starts restoring but half way through it stops and gives me an ERROR and than says ipod is not connected while it is infact connected. HELP!

Thank you so freaking much.Had an iPod Touch 2G that looked like it was past the point of no return, but, with your help, I was able to boot into DFU and save its ass.I really appreciate this. Thank you.

Hi, i've got a itouch 16gb thats disabled and i cnt restore it by using home and sleep because my home button is broken...and when i connect it to itunes it says i must enter a code on the touch to access it but the touch just says connect to itunes...is there any software or method for me to restore the itouch or some how get it working?? HELP

Hi Yusry. I turned off my jailbroken ipod touch 1st gen firmware 3.1.2 from holding down the button on the top of the ipod. Now every time I try to turn it on the Apple symbol comes up but it turns right back off. I did it until the red battery came up hoping that it would work when i plug it in. I tried plugging it into iTunes and it wont recognize it? Please i don't know what else to do. What do I do?

hey guys i was reading down the page if you forgot your password and still have the computer you always or first sync(ed) it to just recover the ipod using itunes and before you do that put the ipod into recovery mode (before you do all make sure you sync all your songs/apps/movies to itunes)one the ipod updates re sync the songs to it voila you have access to your ipod again!

hey guys i was reading down the page if you forgot your password and still have the computer you always or first sync(ed) it to just recover the ipod using itunes and before you do that put the ipod into recovery mode (before you do all make sure you sync all your songs/apps/movies to itunes)one the ipod updates re sync the songs to it voila you have access to your ipod again!

hi yursy! i made a mistake ....i had my ipod jailbroken .....vrsion 3.1.3 ......i deleted all the contents of ipod .....by going to settings and reset all the contents.....but now my ipod is stuck in apple logo and it is not starting now.....and a loading is there......can u help me with this plz........

Hi yusry,I recently tried to jailbreak my ipod touch 4th gen with 4.3.3 and i built the new IPSW and then when i attempted to restore it from DFU mode iTunes prompted that it will contact apple and see if the restore is ok with apple.I went ahead with it and it gave me an Unknown error 1600, does this mean anything to you?If so thanks.

Yusry is a technology freak, he plays a lot with his iPod Touch since day 1. He is also into programming and gets excited trying out new softwares. He is also a member of a local Singaporean band named Dermapthera. You can read his other blog at http://dermapthera.wordpress.com

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